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<CENTER><B>EXERCISES for Chapter 12</B></CENTER></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P>

<A NAME="1"></A>
1. Change the following affirmative statements into questions. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; You are required to attend the meeting.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Are you required to attend the meeting?<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She is being ignored.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Is she being ignored?<BR>
<BR>
1. They should be notified.<BR>
2. He might have been allowed to come.<BR>
3. You had been told about it.<BR>
4. They will be needed.<BR>
5. It has been adjourned.<BR>
6. They were being prepared.<BR>
<A HREF="#a1">Answers</A>
<A NAME="2"></A>
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2. Change the following affirmative statements into negative statements. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They would have been instructed to join us.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They would not have been instructed to join us.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It was sent on time.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It was not sent on time.<BR>
<BR>
1. We could have been seen from the island.<BR>
2. It is being dealt with satisfactorily.<BR>
3. They were being kept under observation.<BR>
4. You will be held responsible.<BR>
5. They were expected at six o'clock.<BR>
6. He will be asked to participate.<BR>
<A HREF="#a2">Answers</A>
<A NAME="3"></A>
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3. Change the following affirmative statements into negative questions. Do not use contractions in this exercise. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He is respected by everyone.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Is he not respected by everyone?<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She should be consulted.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Should she not be consulted?<BR>
<BR>
1. They were recognized immediately.<BR>
2. We were being assisted by volunteers.<BR>
3. It had been delivered.<BR>
4. They should have been guarded more carefully.<BR>
5. We will be given financial assistance.<BR>
6. It had been organized by the club members.<BR>
<A HREF="#a3">Answers</A>
<A NAME="4"></A>
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4. For each of the following sentences, first indicate the tense of the underlined verb, and then change the verb from the Active Voice to the corresponding tense in the Passive Voice. Take note of the resulting change in the meaning of the sentence. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; They <U>drive</U> to work at seven o'clock every morning.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple Present</U>: They <U>are driven</U> to work at seven o'clock every morning.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Did</U> he <U>notice</U>?<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple Past</U>: <U>Was</U> he <U>noticed</U>?<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She <U>is</U> not <U>telling</U> the truth.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Present Continuous</U>: he <U>is</U> not <U>being told</U> the truth.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We <U>have sent</U> a message.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Present Perfect</U>: We <U>have been sent</U> a message.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; I <U>will pay.</U><BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple Future</U>: I <U>will be paid</U>.<BR>
<BR>
1. <U>Do</U> they <U>expect</U> to leave? _________________<BR>
2. He <U>is giving</U> instructions. __________________<BR>
3. They <U>have moved</U> to a new location. __________________<BR>
4. She <U>will fly</U> to London. _________________<BR>
5. He <U>has offered</U> a discount. __________________<BR>
6. They <U>have stopped</U>. __________________<BR>
7. <U>Will</U> you <U>have given</U> the order? _________________<BR>
8. We <U>sent</U> a favorable reply. __________________<BR>
9. We <U>were teaching</U> German. __________________<BR>
10. I <U>understand</U>. ___________________<BR>
11. He <U>is offering</U> free advice. _________________<BR>
12. She <U>will rush</U> to the reception. __________________<BR>
<A HREF="#a4">Answers</A>
<A NAME="5"></A>
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5. For each of the following sentences, first indicate the tense of
the underlined verb, and then change the verb from the Passive Voice to the corresponding tense in the Active Voice. Take note of the resulting change in the meaning of the sentence. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; We <U>are paid</U> regularly.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple Present</U>: We <U>pay</U> regularly.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She is not <U>assisted</U> every day.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple Present</U>: She <U>does</U> not <U>assist</U> every day.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Was</U> he not <U>being flown</U> to Boston?<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Past Continuous</U>: <U>Was</U> he not <U>flying</U> to Boston?<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; It <U>has been grown</U> here for the past twenty years.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Present Perfect</U>: It <U>has grown</U> here for the past twenty years.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Might</U> they <U>be called</U> at nine o'clock?<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <U>Simple conjugation with <B>might</B></U>: <U>Might</U> they <U>call</U> at nine o'clock?<BR>
<BR>
1. We <U>can be heard</U> easily. _________________ <BR>
2. She <U>is being given</U> advice. __________________ <BR>
3. <U>Were</U> they not <U>flown</U> over the lake? ________________ <BR>
4. I <U>had been transferred</U> to another department.<BR>
5. He <U>is being stopped</U>. __________________ <BR>
6. We <U>have been sent</U> a letter. __________________ <BR>
7. He <U>is</U> not <U>being taught</U> music theory. _________________ <BR>
8. <U>Should</U> they <U>have been flown</U> to their next destination? ______________ <BR>
9. They <U>will be watched</U> constantly. __________________ <BR>
10. We <U>had been driven</U> to the beach this morning. 
__________________ <BR>
11. <U>Has</U> he <U>been checked</U> into the hotel? ______________ <BR>
12. <U>Could</U> I <U>have been told</U> the news yesterday? __________________ <BR>
<A HREF="#a5">Answers</A>
<A NAME="6"></A>
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6. Change the underlined verbs in the following sentences from the
Active Voice to the corresponding tenses in the Passive Voice. Preserve the meaning of the sentences by using the preposition <B>by</B> and making the necessary changes in word order. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The teenager <U>rowed</U> the boat.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The boat was rowed by the teenager.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The girl <U>is riding</U> the horse.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The horse is being ridden by the girl.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The student <U>has prepared</U> the lunch.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The lunch has been prepared by the student.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The president <U>will thank</U> the members.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The members will be thanked by the president.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The children <U>can understand</U> the poem.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The poem can be understood by the children.<BR>
<BR>
1. The woman <U>founded</U> the club.<BR>
2. This entry <U>took</U> the prize.<BR>
3. The girl <U>is playing</U> the guitar.<BR>
4. The mailman <U>has delivered</U> the letter.<BR>
5. The chauffeur <U>can drive</U> the car.<BR>
6. The child <U>chose</U> the hat.<BR>
7. The cat <U>chased</U> the mouse.<BR>
8. The workers <U>will weave</U> the carpet.<BR>
9. The stranger <U>could have bought</U> the hiking boots.<BR>
10. The dealer <U>has sold</U> the car.<BR>
11. The dog <U>splashed</U> the water.<BR>
12. The man <U>has watered</U> the garden.<BR>
<A HREF="#a6">Answers</A>
<A NAME="7"></A>
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7. Change the underlined verbs in the following sentences from the Passive Voice to the corresponding tenses in the Active Voice. Preserve the meaning of the sentences by omitting the preposition <B>by</B> and making the necessary changes in word order. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The news <U>was heard</U> by everyone.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Everyone heard the news.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The orders <U>were followed</U> by the officials.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The officials followed the orders.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The money <U>is being counted</U> by the cashier.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The cashier is counting the money.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The ducks <U>have been fed</U> by the tourists.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The tourists have fed the ducks.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The flowers <U>will be photographed</U> by the naturalist.<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The naturalist will photograph the flowers.<BR>
<BR>
1. The bill <U>was paid</U> by the manager.<BR>
2. The bread <U>was made</U> by the baker.<BR>
3. The wiring <U>must be checked</U> by the electrician.<BR>
4. The crow <U>was being scolded</U> by the squirrel.<BR>
5. The book <U>was written</U> by a doctor.<BR>
6. The house <U>was painted</U> by a student.<BR>
7. The seeds <U>were taken</U> by the chickadee.<BR>
8. The cider <U>has been drunk</U> by the guest.<BR>
9. The mail <U>is opened</U> by the secretary.<BR>
10. The ingredients <U>have been measured</U> by the cooks.<BR>
11. The bird <U>was seen</U> by the photographers.<BR>
12. His work <U>will be published</U> by the magazine.<BR>
<A HREF="#a7">Answers</A>
<A NAME="8"></A>
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8. Complete the following sentences using the Simple Present Subjunctive of the Passive Voice of the verbs shown in brackets. For example:<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She ordered that the most important details _______ known. (to make)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She ordered that the most important details <U>be made</U> known.<BR>
<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He advises that the plane ________ at a high altitude. (to fly)<BR>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; He advises that the plane <U>be flown</U> at a high altitude.<BR>
<BR>
1. They demand that the change of plans _____________ at nine o'clock. (to announce)<BR>
2. We ask that permission to compete ____________ to everyone. (to grant)<BR>
3. It is important that their accomplishments ____________. (to recognize)<BR>
4. It is crucial that we _____________ of any change. (to advise)<BR>
5. He asks that his affairs ____________ in order. (to put)<BR>
6. They requested that their qualifications ______________. (to accept)<BR>
7. We insist that he not _____________ his rights. (to deny)<BR>
8. It is necessary that the requirements _____________. (to meet)<BR>
9. She requests that the most experienced candidate ___________. (to choose)<BR>
10. It is recommended that care __________ in making the repairs. (to take)<BR>
11. He insists that smoking ______________. (to forbid)<BR>
12. It is essential that supplies _____________ well in advance. (to order)<BR>
<A HREF="#a8">Answers</A>
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<CENTER><B>ANSWERS TO THE EXERCISES for Chapter 12</B></CENTER></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE><P>
<A NAME="a1"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#1">Exercise 1</A>:<BR>
1. Should they be notified? 2. Might he have been allowed to leave? 
3. Had you been told about it? 4. Will they be needed? 
5. Has it been adjourned? 6. Were they being prepared?<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a2"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#2">Exercise 2</A>:<BR>
1. We could not have been seen from the island. 
2. It is not being dealt with satisfactorily. 
3. They were not being kept under observation. 
4. You will not be held responsible. 
5. They were not expected at six o'clock. 
6. He will not be asked to participate.<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a3"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#3">Exercise 3</A>:<BR>
1. Were they not recognized immediately? 
2. Were we not being assisted by volunteers? 
3. Had it not been delivered? 
4. Should they not have been guarded more carefully? 
5. Will we not be given financial assistance? 
6. Had it not been organized by the club members?<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a4"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#4">Exercise 4</A>:<BR>
1. <U>Simple Present</U>: <U>Are</U> they <U>expected</U> to leave?<BR>
2. <U>Present Continuous</U>: He <U>is being given</U> instructions.<BR>
3. <U>Present Perfect</U>: They <U>have been moved</U> to a new location.<BR>
4. <U>Simple Future</U>: She <U>will be flown</U> to London.<BR>
5. <U>Present Perfect</U>: He <U>has been offered</U> a discount.<BR>
6. <U>Present Perfect</U>: They <U>have been stopped</U>.<BR>
7. <U>Future Perfect</U>: <U>Will</U> you <U>have been given</U> the order?<BR>
8. <U>Simple Past</U>: We <U>were sent</U> a favorable reply.<BR>
9. <U>Past Continuous</U>: We <U>were being taught</U> German.<BR>
10. <U>Simple Present</U>: I <U>am understood</U>.<BR>
11. <U>Present Continuous</U>: He <U>is being offered</U> free advice.<BR>
12. <U>Simple Future</U>: She <U>will be rushed</U> to the reception.<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a5"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#5">Exercise 5</A>:<BR>
1. <U>Simple conjugation with <B>can</B></U>:  We <U>can hear</U> easily.<BR>
2. <U>Present Continuous</U>: She <U>is giving</U> advice.<BR>
3. <U>Simple Past</U>: <U>Did</U> they not <U>fly</U> over the lake?<BR>
4. <U>Past Perfect</U>: I <U>had transferred</U> to another department.<BR>
5. <U>Present Continuous</U>: He <U>is stopping</U>.<BR>
6. <U>Present Perfect</U>: We <U>have sent</U> a letter.<BR>
7. <U>Present Continuous</U>: He <U>is</U> not <U>teaching</U> music theory.<BR>
8. <U>Perfect conjugation with <B>should</B></U>: <U>Should</U> they <U>have flown</U> to their next destination?<BR>
9. <U>Simple Future</U>: They <U>will watch</U> constantly.<BR>
10. <U>Past Perfect</U>: We <U>had driven</U> to the beach this morning.<BR>
11. <U>Present Perfect</U>: <U>Has</U> he <U>checked</U> into the hotel?<BR>
12. <U>Perfect conjugation with <B>could</B></U>: <U>Could</U> I <U>have told</U> the news yesterday?<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a6"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#6">Exercise 6</A>:<BR>
1. The club was founded by the woman. 
2. The prize was taken by this entry. 
3. The guitar is being played by the girl. 
4. The letter has been delivered by the mailman. 
5. The car can be driven by the chauffeur. 
6. The hat was chosen by the child. 
7. The mouse was chased by the cat. 
8. The carpet will be woven by the workers. 
9. The hiking boots could have been bought by the stranger. 
10. The car has been sold by the dealer. 
11. The water was splashed by the dog. 
12. The garden has been watered by the man.<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a7"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#7">Exercise 7</A>:<BR>
1. The manager paid the bill. 2. The baker made the bread. 
3. The electrician must check the wiring. 4. The squirrel was scolding the crow. 5. A doctor wrote the book. 6. A student painted the house. 
7. The chickadee took the seeds. 8. The guest has drunk the cider. 
9. The secretary opens the mail. 10. The cooks have measured the 
ingredients. 11. The photographers saw the bird. 12. The magazine 
will publish his work.<BR>
<BR>
<A NAME="a8"></A>
Answers to <A HREF="#8">Exercise 8</A>:<BR>
1. be announced 2. be granted 3. be recognized 4. be advised 
5. be put 6. be accepted 7. be denied 8. be met 9. be chosen 
10. be taken 11. be forbidden 12. be ordered<BR>
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